Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression (in humans) associated with the changing of the seasons. Shorter days and reduced daylight can affect the body’s internal clock and may also be related to reduced levels of serotonin, a brain chemical related to mood. In humans, the symptoms of SAD include depression, low energy,… Read More

By Randy Ferreiro A growing number of pet parents are investing in pet insurance to make sure their four-legged pal can be taken care of in case of an unexpected illness or accident. But what happens to those pets if something happens to their pet parent instead? Millions of pets end up in shelters every… Read More

With New Year’s Eve upon us, it’s time to start planning how you will keep your pet safe and comfortable during fireworks…. Read More

Diurnal, nocturnal, or crepuscular. Which one of these terms best describes your cat? Diurnal animals are active mostly during the daylight hours. Nocturnal animals are active in the evening hours and like to sleep during the day, while crepuscular critters favor their activities at or around dawn and dusk. Big cats, small cats In the… Read More

Your four-legged friends might not be able to complain about a headache, but you can definitely help them. After you learn how to tell if your cat is in pain and what to give your cat for pain relief, you can learn more about specific medications like buprenorphine. Buprenorphine is a medication used for pain… Read More

Your cat may not understand what all the holiday fuss is about during this season of joy, but one tradition they will love is receiving presents. They will even enjoy the box the present comes in, especially if it has wrapping paper they can bat around and ribbons to shred. If you do buy presents… Read More

We still have a lot to learn about the feline species — it’d be so much easier if they could just talk to us — but over the years we have discovered quite a bit of new information. The reasons behind why they purr (it’s not always what you think) or why it seems like they give… Read More

Make sure you and your pet’s holidays go smoothly by watching out for special hazards: toxic foods and plants and decorations that could cause harm this time of year…. Read More